EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 20 MIN
The Consistency Club Guided Run - Episode 1
from The Consistency Club - Members Only Podcast · host Adam Barski
In the very first Consistency Club Virtual Run Club episode, Adam takes you out on a run and talks you through some of the biggest lessons he’s learned from running, coaching and his own fitness journey.Recorded during a heatwave, this episode covers why running in hot weather feels harder than normal, why your heart rate is often higher in the heat, and why slower paces don’t mean you’ve suddenly lost fitness.Along the way, Adam shares stories from his own running journey, including how running helped him through a difficult period during COVID, the mistake he made of turning every run into a race, and how learning to slow down ultimately made him fitter, faster and helped him enjoy running again.The episode also explores:Why consistency beats motivation every timeThe importance of easy runningWhy the runs you nearly skip often matter mostHow to stop obsessing over pace and heart rateWhy most diets fail and what to focus on insteadThe role of protein, whole foods and simple nutritionHow running and nutrition work together for long-term fat lossWhy confidence is built through evidence, not motivationThe danger of constantly moving the goalpostsHow to reconnect with your deeper reason for runningWhy you’re probably making more progress than you realiseThrough storytelling, coaching lessons, practical advice and a few laughs along the way, this episode is designed to feel like you’re out running with the rest of the Consistency Club community, wherever you happen to be.The main takeaway?You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up.
What this episode covers
In the very first Consistency Club Virtual Run Club episode, Adam takes you out on a run and talks you through some of the biggest lessons he’s learned from running, coaching and his own fitness journey.Recorded during a heatwave, this episode covers why running in hot weather feels harder than normal, why your heart rate is often higher in the heat, and why slower paces don’t mean you’ve suddenly lost fitness.Along the way, Adam shares stories from his own running journey, including how running helped him through a difficult period during COVID, the mistake he made of turning every run into a race, and how learning to slow down ultimately made him fitter, faster and helped him enjoy running again.The episode also explores:Why consistency beats motivation every timeThe importance of easy runningWhy the runs you nearly skip often matter mostHow to stop obsessing over pace and heart rateWhy most diets fail and what to focus on insteadThe role of protein, whole foods and simple nutritionHow running and nutrition work together for long-term fat lossWhy confidence is built through evidence, not motivationThe danger of constantly moving the goalpostsHow to reconnect with your deeper reason for runningWhy you’re probably making more progress than you realiseThrough storytelling, coaching lessons, practical advice and a few laughs along the way, this episode is designed to feel like you’re out running with the rest of the Consistency Club community, wherever you happen to be.The main takeaway?You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up.
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